Black Diamond, Florida
Black Diamond is a community of 1,298 people in Citrus County, Florida.
Why visit Black Diamond
Townapedia lists 4 parks and trails and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Black Diamond
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Black Diamond
Black Diamond is a census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,255 at the 2020 census, up from 1,101 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Homosassa Springs, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Black Diamond, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Central Ridge Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
185 W Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Elementary School
School · 5.1 mi
3570 W Century Blvd, Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Middle School
School · 5.9 mi
150 W Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs
Crystal River High School
School · 5.1 mi
3195 Crystal River High Dr, Crystal River
Forest Ridge Elementary School
School · 3.0 mi
2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Hernando
Map of Black Diamond
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 72°F | 46°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 77°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 55°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 8.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 52°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 46°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Inverness 3 Se Hcn (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Citrus County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocala International Airport (OCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Pine Ridge 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Citrus Springs 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Homosassa Springs 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Sugarmill Woods 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- On Top of the World 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Marion Oaks 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Ocala 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Spring Hill 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- The Villages 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Black Diamond, Florida Gateway, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Target at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aldi at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas Roadhouse at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panera Bread at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Starbucks at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 7-Eleven at Shoppes at Black Diamond, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS065-E-344784 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-24481 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-14018 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Glory Days Grill, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walmart, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB Citrus CR486 at CR491, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hobby Lobby, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mavis Tires & Brakes, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PetSmart, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wawa, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Firehouse Subs-Hair Cuttery-Marco's Pizza, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Circle K, Pine Ridge, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wendy's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panda Express, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AT&T-Five Guys, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chipotle, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Culver's, Lecanto, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 approaching temporary northern terminus, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 offramp at CR486, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EB Citrus CR486 at FL589, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NB FL589 Exit 70 half mile to CR486, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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